Quantum Many-Body Dynamics
Quantum many-body systems: from nonequilibrium dynamics to quantum simulation
The research group led by Federica Surace uses analytical and numerical methods to investigate the theory of quantum many-body systems, focusing on nonequilibrium dynamics and quantum simulation. Our goal is to deepen the understanding of quantum many-body dynamics, which often lie beyond the reach of classical computational methods, while incorporating the novel capabilities of quantum devices.
Main research focus areas:
- Thermalization in quantum many-body systems: We study how quantum systems equilibrate and when this process fails.
- Effects of constraints and confinement on quantum dynamics: these and related mechanisms can slow down the dynamics of quantum many-body systems.
- Analog quantum simulation: We design and analyze quantum simulation protocols to reveal new phases of matter and probe real-time dynamics.
Federica Surace
Assistant Professor for Theoretical Physics
PhD 2021, SISSA, Trieste, Italy
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Affiliation
Department of Theoretical Physics
Avanzati (SISSA). After working as an AWS Quantum Postdoctoral Scholar at the California Institute of Technology, she joined Trinity College Dublin as an Assistant Professor. Since 2026, she has been an Assistant Professor at the University of Innsbruck. Her research lies at the intersection of condensed matter physics and quantum information, focusing on the non-equilibrium dynamics of quantum many-body systems and the capabilities of quantum simulators.